Ulva Seaweed-Derived Ulvan: A Promising Marine Polysaccharide as a Sustainable Resource for Biomaterial Design [PDF]
Marine DrugsGreen seaweed is currently underused compared with other major seaweed types. Many scientists have reported applications of the green seaweed Ulva in various fields in recent years, which makes it a candidate for biomass production in industrial ...
Rizfi Fariz Pari +6 more
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Formulation and evaluation of ulvan-functionalized cumin oil nanoemulsions for antioxidant, anti-photoaging, and anti-melanogenesis activities in skin cells [PDF]
Bioresources and BioprocessingGrowing interest in natural skincare solutions has spotlighted bioactive substances like ulvan and cumin essential oil, valued for their roles in combating oxidative stress and inflammation.
Fang-Ling Liu +5 more
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Ulvan and Ulva oligosaccharides: a systematic review of structure, preparation, biological activities and applications [PDF]
Bioresources and Bioprocessing, 2023 Ulva is one of the main green algae causing green tide disasters. Ulvan is the primarily component polysaccharide of the cell wall of Ulva and its complex structure and monosaccharide composition resulted in various biological activities.
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Production of Ulvan Oligosaccharides with Antioxidant and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme-Inhibitory Activities by Microbial Enzymatic Hydrolysis [PDF]
Fermentation, 2021 Seaweed oligosaccharides have attracted attention in food, agricultural, and medical applications recently. Compared to red and brown seaweeds, fewer studies have focused on the biological activity of green seaweed’s oligosaccharides. This study aimed to
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Metabolic engineering enables Bacillus licheniformis to grow on the marine polysaccharide ulvan [PDF]
Microbial Cell Factories, 2022 Background Marine algae are responsible for half of the global primary production, converting carbon dioxide into organic compounds like carbohydrates. Particularly in eutrophic waters, they can grow into massive algal blooms.
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Sustainable biorefining and bioprocessing of green seaweed (Ulva spp.) for the production of edible (ulvan) and non-edible (polyhydroxyalkanoate) biopolymeric films [PDF]
Microbial Cell Factories, 2023 A sustainable biorefining and bioprocessing strategy was developed to produce edible-ulvan films and non-edible polyhydroxybutyrate films. The preparation of edible-ulvan films by crosslinking and plasticisation of ulvan with citric acid and xylitol was ...
N. Arul Manikandan, Piet N. L. Lens
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Structural and functional insights into Uly1040, an ulvan lyase from polysaccharide lyase family 40 [PDF]
Applied and Environmental MicrobiologyUlvan is a major polysaccharide in marine green algae. Its oligosaccharide degradation products possess diverse bioactivities and hold considerable potential for various applications.
Hou-Qi Wang +9 more
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Biochemical Properties of a New Polysaccharide Lyase Family 25 Ulvan Lyase TsUly25B from Marine Bacterium Thalassomonas sp. LD5 [PDF]
Marine Drugs, 2022 Marine macroalgae, contributing much to the bioeconomy, have inspired tremendous attention as sustainable raw materials. Ulvan, as one of the main structural components of green algae cell walls, can be degraded by ulvan lyase through the β-elimination ...
Danni Wang +9 more
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Ulvan-Na, an Ulvan Subjected to Na+ Cation Exchange, Improves Intestinal Barrier Function in Age-Related Leaky Gut [PDF]
Marine DrugsThe global increase in life expectancy underscores the need to promote healthy aging, particularly by addressing age-related leaky gut syndrome, which contributes to systemic inflammation and chronic disease.
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Enzyme-Assisted Extraction of Ulvan from the Green Macroalgae Ulva fenestrata [PDF]
Molecules, 2023 Ulvan is a sulfated polysaccharide extracted from green macroalgae with unique structural and compositional properties. Due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and film-forming properties, as well as high stability, ulvan has shown promising ...
Ana Malvis Romero +3 more
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